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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.86, 577.89 and 239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.86, 577.89 and 239.37 is: 330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.86 : 577.89 = 239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.86/577.89 = 239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.86x = 577.89 × 239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.86x = 138,329.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,329.53/418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.25

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